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Santa Cruz weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
58°F 14°C
40°F 4°C
Jan
57°F 13°C
41°F 5°C
Feb
58°F 14°C
43°F 6°C
Mar
63°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
Apr
66°F 18°C
46°F 7°C
May
72°F 22°C
51°F 10°C

Extended Forecast
Friday
25 Dec
Hi:
63°F 17°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
Saturday
26 Dec
Hi:
61°F 16°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Sunday
27 Dec
Hi:
59°F 15°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
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Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History

This museum's exhibits feature Ohlone Native American artifacts and local flora and fauna.

Attraction type: Natural history museum
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Museum of Art & History

Native American pottery and modern beach photos all on exhibit.

Attraction type: History museum; Art gallery
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Mission State Park

The park houses a replica of the mission founded in 1791.

Attraction type: Mission; State park
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L. H. Selman Ltd. Glass Gallery
Attraction type: Speciality museum
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Pleasure Point Beach

A popular Santa Cruz surf spot.

Attraction type: Beach
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Cave Train

A popular kiddie ride at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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Williams-Reynolds House

This 1850s-era home rests at the top of a hill.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Santa Cruz Harbor Beach

Adjacent to Santa Cruz harbor, this beach has beach volley ball as well as nearby shops and restaurants.

Attraction type: Beach
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Waddell State Beach

This windy beach is good for hang-gliding and wind-surfing.

Attraction type: Beach
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Cruz Carz Scooter Coupe Rentalz and GPS Tourz

Cruz Carz,the fun way to see Santa Cruz! Our Coupes are equipped with a GPS that will guide you to all the great spots in Santa Cruz, give you some fun facts, history or inside info about the town. If you just want to blaze your own trails you can do that too. The three wheel, open air, two seater is the perfect way to see the sights, interact with the environment and work on your tan. Happy Cruz'n

Attraction type: Scenic drive
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UCSC Arboretum

The Arboretum at UC Santa Cruz is an unsurpassed garden with flowering plants from around the world, especially Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, California, and Chile. It's also home to an...

Attraction type: Garden
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